Course schedule
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Wed, Sep 10: Introduction
Wed, Sep 17: Signs
Wed, Sep 24: Codes
Wed, Oct 01: Codes 2
Wed, Oct 08: Sign/Code/Myth
Wed, Oct 15: Applying codes
Wed, Oct 22: Rhetoric
Wed, Oct 29 : Semiotics of place
Wed, Nov 05: Design languages and systems
Wed, Nov 12: NSCAD Closed - no class
Wed, Nov 19: Metaphor
Wed, Nov 26: Interface
Wed, Dec 03: Built environment
Wed, Dec 10: Applied semiotics
Wed, Dec 17: Wrapup
Wed, Oct 29
DSGN 3100: Semiotics of place
Today's objectives
- Review "This is not a place of fun" assignment
- Semiotics of product design
- Design languages
- Pattern languages
Presentations
Agenda
Semiotics of product design
Design Languages
Pattern languages
Resources
Readings:
- A Semiotic Model of User-Interface Metaphor Required reading
- A Pattern Language: Café Required reading
- A Pattern Language: A Place to Wait Required reading (Avail on Brightspace)
Be prepared to answer basic questions about the readings next class.